21 July 2015
Home to three distinctly different hotels operated by internationally renowned Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Multiple options available to host private functions, weddings, meetings and conferences

Facilities include outdoor spaces, meeting rooms, and luxurious ballrooms

Multi-use development to open in Q4

Dubai - The three hotels within Al Habtoor City, which will open in the fourth quarter of 2015, boast some of the city's most lavish banqueting facilities providing guests with endless opportunities to host weddings, functions and conferences.

The St. Regis Dubai, the first hotel due to open, features multiple events areas including a spectacular ballroom for up to 725 guests' theatre style. The Astor Ballroom, a prominent feature in St. Regis hotels around the world, oozes opulence. The 800 square metres of luxury space can be split into two function areas. It is an ideal venue for exclusive events, meeting and celebrations.

The ballroom is complemented by four spacious meetings rooms and a boardroom. Events can also be held in the beautifully landscaped gardens, which can host intimate gatherings to large-scale events for up to 600 guests.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, said "The facilities of The St. Regis Dubai are exceptional. As soon as you enter the hotel you can see the high-end materials that have been used. There is so much attention to detail." 

W Dubai - Al Habtoor City will feature a 726 square metre Great Room for around 660 theatre style. In addition, there are five other studios ranging from 34 square metres (363 square foot) to 90 square metres, as well as a splendid area for entertainment in the foyer.

The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City offers many variables including The Westin Grand Ballroom, at 1427 metres, which can be divided into three separate banquet spaces. This large ballroom is supported by 12 meeting rooms ranging from 50 to 110 square meters.

Al Habtoor added, "There are so many opportunities for guests to entertain themselves at Al Habtoor City. The three hotels offer something unique depending on the client's requirements. You won't find anything like it anywhere else. Once the guests have finished with their functions there are endless opportunities for them to continue on in any of the hotels outlets."

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About The Al Habtoor Group
The Al Habtoor Group is a UAE-based conglomerate. While best known for construction, it is globally recognised through its involvement in the hotel, automotive, real estate, education and publishing sectors.

About Al Habtoor City
Al Habtoor City is a multi-use development incorporating three five-star Starwood-branded hotels (The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai- Al Habtoor City, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City), alongside three luxurious residential towers. The City, which sits alongside the upcoming Dubai Water Canal, will also be home to the regions first-ever permanent Dragone theatrical production choreographed exclusively for Al Habtoor City. In addition, there will be a tennis academy, a European-style boulevard lined with retail outlets, a marina and multiple restaurants.

Contact information:
Noura Badawi
Director of Media & Communications
Al Habtoor Group LLC
P. O. Box: 25444, Dubai, UAE
E: Noura@habtoor.com
T: +971 (4) 394 1444
M: +971 (50) 455 8133

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